It said that the “absurd” referendum was intended to “destabilise the country and polarise society”.
Energy & Climate
Thousands join Solidarity trade union protest against EU green policies in Warsaw
The march, at which many anti-government banners were visible, was supported by the opposition and president.
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Plans launched for Natural History Museum in Warsaw
Poland is a rare example of a major European country that does not have a dedicated national natural history museum.
Polish town tops EU climate change resilience ranking
Meanwhile, Kraków was ranked joint sixth among large EU cities.
Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies
The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.
The ETS bogeyman: is the EU’s climate tool as costly as the Polish right claims?
Patryk Strzałkowski
The opposition has called for Poland to unilaterally withdraw from the Emissions Trading Scheme.
EU launches proceedings against Poland over failure to protect Oder river
The European Commission says Poland has taken “insufficient measures” in responses to environmental crises in 2022 and 2024.
Macron hails “historic level” of Polish-French relations following Tusk visit
Tusk emphasised that the two countries “share precisely the same concerns regarding today’s geostrategic instability”.
Poland cleared to launch EU’s first hydrogen grid operator
Hydrogen is seen as an important element of the green transition.
Poland and Germany start construction of cross-border heating system
The twin cities of Zgorzelec in Poland and Görlitz in Germany will connect their heating networks and shift to entirely renewable sources.
German transport firms warn Poland’s fuel price cuts put them at unfair disadvantage
Poland’s prime minister proclaimed that his country now has the lowest fuel prices in the EU.
Poland’s new maximum petrol station prices go into force
Retailers caught selling above the cap face fines of up to 1 million zloty.
Poland to cut VAT on fuel as diesel prices hit all-time high
The government hopes the cuts will lead to a 1.2 zloty/litre drop in price.
Poland at particular risk from prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure, shows international report
Its “triple deficit” in energy, public finances and current account makes it especially vulnerable.
